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Cryptic 11x11 #1 by tuber

◆ · By tuber · Published 2023-02-22T11:03:19.280Z

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  • tuber constructor · 2023-02-22T11:33:45.793Z
    ACROSS
    1A. Double def.
    4A. priest = FR, removed from delicate = FRAGILE
    8A. Legs, etc. = MEMBERS, just = ONLY
    9A. "Garlic" to be taken at regular intervals = GRI; starting "today" = T
    10A Curse = EFF; anag. ETC
    12A. Double def
    14A. spirits = GIN, enclosing one = A
    16A. "Free donuts" homophone = BAKER'S TREAT
    18A. Points = E, NE + tuber's = MY
    19A. anag. LAMPS
    2D. pop singer = CHER, enclosing final "encore" = E
    3D. Steal = ROB; books = OT; heartless "idiotic" = IC
    5D. No end to the benefit = remove last letter from GOOD
    6D. Phone = CALL, reversed (up), enclosing tuber = I
    7D. Cryptic def.
    11D. Anag. REFUSING, subtract new = N
    13D. Brahms's final = S; piece = PAWN
    15D. My turn to split the deck = I DEAL
    17D. Tuber = ME, reversed ("turns up"), enclosing "late" starter = L
    • quatrevingtneuf 🤓12:13 · 2023-03-04T09:05:13.721Z
      some toughies in there for sure. nice one 👍🏼
      Play today's daily mini crossword
      1A
      Wolf in winter clothing (5)
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      Across
      1. 1A
        Wolf in winter clothing (5)
      2. 4A
        "Sprightly but delicate", exiled priest (5)
      3. 8A
        Legs, etc. just not open to everyone! (7, 4)
      4. 9A
        Pluck garlic, to be taken at regular intervals (starting today) (4)
      5. 10A
        Curse, etc. rotten fruit (6)
      6. 12A
        Movie maniac! (6)
      7. 14A
        Spirits surround one: narrow the gap (4)
      8. 16A
        "Free donuts?" -- Sounds like that was a hit! (5, 6)
      9. 18A
        Points at tuber's unfriendly acquaintance (5)
      10. 19A
        Swing the lamps, when this is sung (5)
      Down
      1. 2D
        Applaud pop singer taking final encore? (5)
      2. 3D
        Steal books from heartless, idiotic stiff (7)
      3. 5D
        No end to the benefit of this sticky stuff (3)
      4. 6D
        Phone up, when tuber's in the pink (5)
      5. 7D
        Hangout for kids with friends in high places? (4, 5)
      6. 11D
        Refusing to dance? "Throw new shapes!" (7)
      7. 13D
        Reproduce Brahms's final piece (5)
      8. 15D
        It couldn't be better: my turn to split the pack (5)
      9. 17D
        Tuber turns up to cover late starter... "Got wood?" (3)
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